Program Overview

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University of Manitoba Academic Calendar

The University of Manitoba Academic Calendar is a comprehensive guide to the university's academic programs, policies, and regulations.

Academic Programs

The University of Manitoba offers a wide range of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degree programs, diplomas, and certificates.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences offers several programs, including:

• Agribusiness, B.Sc.
• Agroecology, B.Sc.
• Agronomy, B.Sc. - Agriculture
• Animal Systems, B.Sc. - Agriculture
• Plant Biotechnology, B.Sc. - Agriculture
• Food Science, B.Sc.
• Food Industry Option, B.Sc. - Human Nutritional Sciences
• Foods Option, B.Sc. - Human Nutritional Sciences
• Nutrition Option, B.Sc. - Human Nutritional Sciences
• Human Nutritional Sciences, B.Sc. - Second Degree Program
• Human Nutritional Sciences, B.Sc. - Agreement with Red River College Cullinary Arts
• General Agriculture, Agriculture Diploma
• Business Management, Agriculture Diploma
• Crop Management, Agriculture Diploma
• Livestock, Agriculture Diploma
• Agronomy Minor
• Animal Systems Minor
• Crop Protection Minor
• Entomology Minor
• Food Science Minor
• Human Nutrition and Metabolism Minor
• Plant Biotechnology Minor
• Soil Science Minor
• Internationally Educated Agrologists Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

Business Management, Agriculture Diploma

The Business Management, Agriculture Diploma program is designed for those who plan to manage farms or pursue careers in the agricultural and food service and/or value added sectors.

Overview

The program is also designed for those who plan to transfer credits earned from the Agriculture Diploma program to one of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences' degree programs.

Program Core

The Program Core provides a broad yet integrated education in the production, management, and marketing of agricultural and food products and the principles of managing a business.

Degree Requirements

To qualify for the Diploma in Agriculture, a student must have attained a Degree Grade Point Average (DGPA) of at least 2.0 with a minimum grade of "D" in courses over a minimum of 93 credit hours.

Business Management Option

The Business Management Option offers a more in-depth education in business management to those who intend to manage farms or work as employees, managers, and/or business owners in the agricultural and food service and/or value added sectors.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Degree and Diploma Programs are outlined in the Academic Calendar.

Admission Requirements for Degree Programs

Students can enter the four-year degree programs in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences in two ways:

1. Direct Entry from high school
2. Advanced Entry - A minimum 24 credit hours of university-level coursework with a minimum adjusted GPA of 2.0.

Admission Requirements for the Diploma Program

The Direct Entry option is for students who have graduated from high school and have not attended any post-secondary institutions, or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college.

Academic Regulations

The provisions of the General Academic Regulations and the University Policies and Procedures apply to all students.

Degree GPA (DGPA)

A student's Degree Grade Point Average (DGPA) will be determined from the number of effective courses completed at each point of assessment.

Scholastic Requirements

A minimum passing grade of "D" in prescribed courses is required of all students in the faculty.

Course Load Limits

A normal "course load" is 30 credit hours during the regular session, with 15 credit hours normally taken in each academic term.

Course Availability

All courses listed in the Academic Calendar are not offered every year.

Academic Evaluation

Students shall be informed of the method of evaluation to be used in each course.

Methods of Evaluation

In departments where a course is offered in more than one section, the department offering the course endeavours to provide instruction so that all sections cover similar topics and that all students achieve a similar level of competency in the topic.

Academic Integrity

The University of Manitoba takes academic integrity seriously.

Definition of Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity refers to the adherence and alignment with ethical and professional principles, standards, practices, and guided by a consistent system of values including honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage that serves as the foundation for making decisions and taking actions in education, research, and scholarship.

Appeals of Grades

Students may formally appeal a grade received for term work provided that the matter has been discussed with the instructor in the first instance in an attempt to resolve the issue without the need of formal appeal.

Attendance and Withdrawal

Regular attendance is expected of all students in all courses.

Attendance at Class and Debarment

An instructor may initiate procedures to debar a student from attending classes and from final examinations and/or from receiving credit where unexcused absences exceed those permitted by the faculty or school regulations.

Graduation and Convocation

Students may graduate from the University of Manitoba at the end of the following terms: Winter (May/June graduation date), Summer (October graduation date), and Fall (February graduation date).

Graduation

Students are eligible to graduate when they have completed all requirements for their degree program in accordance with the regulations described in the section General Academic Regulations and the regulations available from the advising offices of their faculties, colleges, or schools.